One dead, another wounded after Michigan State Police execute search warrant for narcotics investigation

Police used deadly force while executing a search warrant in Genesse County early Wednesday morning after an armed man refused to drop a shotgun he was wielding.

The 37-year-old man died from his injuries while another woman was injured after police shot her.

What we know:

Around 5:30 a.m., the Flint Area Narcotics Group was in the 9000 block of River Grove Road in Montrose Township for a search warrant.

FANG, as the group is known, was executing a search warrant for a narcotics investigation in the area.

While serving the search warrant, police were confronted by a man armed with a shotgun. He was shot by police after refusing orders from officers to drop the weapon.

Another 47-year-old woman was also shot by police, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries before being taken to the local hospital. 

According to police, two other men were arrested while a juvenile was detained. 

What we don't know:

The exact nature of the investigation is unknown or what police were searching for, only that a police group that specializes in narcotics was involved.

An emergency support team from Michigan State Police also assisted.

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The 19-year-old was a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard. He was arrested on the day he planned the attack.

What's next:

Those arrested will be in court for an arraignment on the recommended charges.

The officer involved in the shootings was also placed on leave, as is MSP policy.

The Source: The Michigan State Police Third District put up details about the officer-involved shooting on Wednesday. 

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